Nursing Assistant/kennel Hand

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Animal Emergency Australia Full time

Location: Gungahlin, Canberra-
- **Love animals and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team? Your next chapter starts here at CVES Nursing assistant role available**:
**Nursing Assistant - Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services (CVES)** **Join a team where every shift makes a difference — caring for animals when they need it most.**

At Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services (CVES), part of the Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) network, we provide world-class, compassionate emergency and critical care for pets and wildlife — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our people are passionate, skilled, and supported to grow through ongoing training, mentoring and a strong sense of purpose.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable** Nursing Assistant** to join our dedicated team and play an essential role in supporting our emergency operations.

Are you passionate about animals and looking to make a real difference?
At Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services (CVES), we’re a close-knit team of veterinary professionals delivering life-saving care 24/7. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Assistant to support our clinical operations and help create calm, clean, and compassionate spaces for pets and their families in emergencies.

** About the Role**
As a Nursing Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our hospital running smoothly — supporting our vets and nurses, caring for patients, and maintaining our high standards of hygiene and safety. Every day is different, and every shift makes a difference.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Assist with animal care and handling during busy emergency shifts
- Maintain hospital hygiene, including patient enclosures, equipment, and floors
- Manage laundry and bedding to ensure patient comfort
- Prepare food for patients and wildlife as directed
- Support infection control, safety, and biosecurity standards
- Be part of a professional, supportive, and caring team

**About You**
You’re someone who brings energy, compassion, and reliability to everything you do.
- Certificate II in Animal Care (highly regarded but not essential)
- Passion for animal welfare and hands-on care
- Reliable, well-presented, and team-focused
- Available for early mornings, weekends, and public holidays
- A driver’s licence and positive attitude are a must

**Why You’ll Love Working with CVES**
- Be part of an inclusive, experienced, and supportive emergency team
- Learn from skilled ECC nurses and veterinarians
- Grow your career with access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Industry discounts and opportunities to progress within the **Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)** network

If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make a difference — and join a team that saves lives every day.

VeterinaryJobs #AnimalCare #VetNurse #EmergencyVet #CanberraJobs #CVES #AnimalEmergencyAustralia- **Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service**:

- **Location**: 21 Crinigan Cir, Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia
- **Employment Type**:

-Casual

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